No One to Trust: Red Stone Security Series

Computer security specialist Elizabeth Martinez has never been able to turn her back on her brother Benny. When his risky lifestyle finally lands him in harm's way, Elizabeth finds herself dragged into the dangerous underworld with him and into the cross hairs of one of Miami's death-dealing drug lords. Only after her ex-boyfriend saves her does she realize she might have no choice but to depend on the one man she has tried so desperately to forget.

Rescuing Rayne: Delta Force Heroes, Book 1

As a flight attendant, Rayne Jackson is used to cancellations, but she never dreamed her latest would lead to a whirlwind tour of London with a handsome stranger...or a life-altering night in his bed. One evening is all the enigmatic man can give her, and Rayne greedily takes it, despite suspecting it will never be enough.

Justice for Mackenzie: Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes, Book 1

Daxton Chambers loved being a part of the oldest and most distinguished law enforcement agency in the state of Texas: the Texas Rangers. But the person who was burying women alive in his city of San Antonio was always two steps ahead of him...and he hated it.

Claiming Grace

For Logan Anderson, moving on from a traumatic past means moving back to his hometown of Castle Rock, Colorado, to start a personal-security business with his brothers. But it's not long before Logan runs into Grace Mason, his best friend from high school...and the woman who never answered his letters during his Army years. Grace was pleasantly surprised to see Logan return to Castle Rock, despite their falling-out ten years ago. Everyone always assumed they would end up together, including Grace.

First Surrender: The Serafina: Sin City Series, Book 1

Sierra hit it off with Hayden from the moment they met. The dangerously sexy, tattooed ex-SEAL is one of the best friends she’s ever had - and the main star in her wildest fantasies. But he doesn’t see her that way. And she’d die of embarrassment if he found out she was still a virgin. When an attacker targets Sierra, Hayden’s protective instincts go into overdrive. With the attraction between them burning out of control, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her and convince her they’re meant to be together.

Running from the Past

Miami socialite Emma Garcia has been running from who she is her entire life. When she witnesses a horrific crime, she goes on the run. In desperation, she answers an ad for a chef on a remote horse farm in the middle of nowhere, Florida. It seems like the perfect plan until she figures out what to do with her secrets. The only thing she doesn't count on is being attracted to the rugged cowboy who owns the place. Whenever he comes around the only thing she can focus on is his seductive voice and sinful body.

Hold Your Breath: Search and Rescue Series, Book 1

As the captain of Field County's ice rescue dive team, Callum Cook is driven to perfection. But when he meets new diver Louise "Lou" Sparks, all that hard-won order is obliterated in an instant. Lou is a hurricane. A walking disaster. And with her, he's never felt more alive... even if keeping her safe may just kill him. Lou's new to the Rockies, intent on escaping her controlling ex, and she's determined to make it on her own terms...no matter how tempting Callum may be.

Run to Ground: Rocky Mountain K9 Unit Series, Book 1

Grieving the death of his partner, Theo Bosco has no room in his life for distractions. Though his instincts scream that he should avoid Juliet "Jules" Jackson, he can't seem to stay away. When Jules rescued her siblings, whisking them away to the safety of the beautifully rugged Colorado Rockies, she never expected to catch the eye - or the heart - of a cop. Yet as Jules struggles to fight her growing attraction to the brooding K9 officer, another threat lurks much closer to home. And this time, there's no escape.

Winters Heat: Titan, Book 1

After putting her life on the line to protect classified intelligence, military psychologist Mia Kensington is on a cross-country road trip from hell with an intrusive save-the-day hero. Uninterested in his white knight act, she'd rather take her chances without the ruggedly handsome, cold-blooded operative who boasts an alpha complex and too many guns. Colby Winters, an elite member of The Titan Group, has a single objective on his black ops mission: recover a document important to national security.

One True Mate 1: Shifter's Sacrifice

An all wolf-shifter police force has been the only thing between humans and an unknown evil for centuries, but the pack is in danger of dying if they don't find their promised mates soon. It's a race against time to find the angel/human hybrid "One True Mates" that the pack's spiritual leaders say truly exist. Steamy. Light swearing. High heat. You've never experienced a shifter romance like this before.

The Darkest Hour: Kelly Group International, Book 1

It's been a year since ex-Navy SEAL Ethan Kelly saw his wife Rachel alive. Now he's received an anonymous phone call claiming Rachel is alive. To find her, Ethan will have to doge bullets, cross a jungle, and risk falling captive to a deadly drug cartel that threatens his own demise.

Gabe: The Alvarez Security Series

Gabe Malloy, dedicated to his brothers, spent his weekends with cheap booze and easy women. When some of his friends finally settled down, he wondered if he would ever find the woman of his dreams. He just never expected to encounter her in an alley.

Publisher's Summary

Fierce and sexy, former Marine Travis Sanchez has always held himself back from the rest of the world, using his tattoos and piercings as armor. But when the woman he's wanted for months is threatened, he knows it's time to strip away the bad boy image and show her just how much he wants to be with her. As one of Red Stone Security's best contractors, Travis is trained for almost any situation. But nothing prepares him for the most dangerous threat of all: the one to his heart.

Kind-hearted Noel Baskov's only wish for the holidays is that her Miami coffee shop has a successful Christmas season. But her focus on work is interrupted when the family of the young girl she mentors is threatened, and the man she's been lusting after for months steps in to handle it. Unfortunately, the danger is far from over. Can this sexy and mysterious warrior protect Noel, or will he be the one to shatter her heart?

Warning: This audiobook features a heroine determined to fight for those she cares about, a protective hero with a very interesting piercing, and some holiday magic.

Private eye with a military past falls for a coffee store owner and aid her situation with a little girl she mentors under the "Big sister's" program. Due to extreme and dangerous events it pushes the relationship really fast.But, it was a cute love story. I really like the lead male.. Except the weird penis piercing. Worth a listen.. Yes, there was some diversity via other characters.

I absolutely would! There's not too many audios I would listen to again, but I wouldn't hesitate to do so with Miami, Mistletoe & Murder! It was a very enjoyable romantic thriller that also served to educate me about body art...The hero, Travis, is tattooed all over and he has piercings that I'd never heard of AND which I've been unable to forget... So this book educated me too! You'll have to read or listen to the tale to find out where Travis was pierced. <br/>

What was one of the most memorable moments of Miami, Mistletoe & Murder?

There were so many! But... I'm going to go with the one that I've been unable to forget when Noel discovered the benefits of Travis' piercing down under. Here's a tiny snippet of that dialogue:<br/> “You feel so...good," she rasped out.<br/> "The piercing?"That was all he could manage as he pulled back then slid into her again.” <br/><br/>

What does Sophie Eastlake bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator, Sophie Eastlake, did a terrific job bringing all the characters to life. I took to her voice right off the bat. She differentiated between the voices with aplomb and I could always tell who was speaking from her portrayals. I love listening to audios because I can "read" while performing tasks that would normally preclude me from enjoying a book during those times. Sophie Eastlake truly made this audio a joy to listen to.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did have some rather extreme reactions! I held my breath so much I thought I was going to pass out! AND I oohed, aahed and swooned over some of Travis' and Noel's times together.

Any additional comments?

I loved that MIAMI, MISTLETOE & MURDER was infused with holiday magic as it was set during the Christmas season. No worries, the Christmas thing wasn't sappy or overdone... it was just the perfect touch. <br/>This is the story of Miami coffee shop owner Noel Baskov and former Marine Travis Sanchez. LOL! I have to comment that I thought Noel's name was perfect as the heroine in a book set at Christmas. Noel and Travis had a short discourse on her name: “My middle name is actually Noel."<br/> "So what's your first then?" From her expression, he was almost afraid to ask.<br/> Noel bit her bottom lip. "Christmas.”<br/><br/>MIAMI, MISTLETOE & MURDER was a quick listen at just under three hours, but the author did not shortchange the tale in any way. This story ranks as one of my favorites in her Red Stone Security series and I can honestly say that it's one that I'd enjoy listening to again. I started listening to it while gardening and simply could not turn it off... I ended up continuing it while I showered, prepared dinner and ate. Talk about well-orchestrated suspense and scorching romance! This audio had it all! It was exquisite superbness!<br/>

Former Marine Travis Sanchez is a trusted member of the Red Stone Security team. As a former marine, he's good at his job, but outside of work he keeps to himself until he meets coffee shop owner Noel. He wants to know her better. Suddenly she's in danger as she rushes to protect a single mother and her young daughter. Travis has to use deadly force. Now he and Noel are being stalked. Travis will not let anyone harm her. Can their new love survive? Travis is all power and raw hunger except with Noel. When he's with her he's gentle and protective. Noel is attracted to him and wants him in her life. I loved their passionate bond. Miami and the holiday setting provide the perfect backdrop for this emotional adventure. Katie Reus gives us an action packed yet romantic story. I love the Red Stone Security series. Miami, Mistletoe and Murder is another great addition. I enjoy reading about Harrison, Lizzy and the rest of the team. Listening to this story as an audio book brought the story to life. I love the narrative as done by Sophie Eastlake. She does a wonderful job.

I would recommend this audiobook to a friend because it is a great romantic suspense book. The characters are great and the narrator is very easy to listen to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is the perfect book to listen to in one sitting because it is a shorter book. The story line is great and will keep you wanting to listen to the very end because you can't wait to see what is going to happen next.

Any additional comments?

If you love a great romance with some suspense then you need to read/listen to this book. I am a huge fan of this author.

Where does Miami, Mistletoe & Murder rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was one of the best audiobooks that I've listened to. The performance was great and the story was enjoyable with characters that I could relate to. The length made it a perfect evening listen.

What other book might you compare Miami, Mistletoe & Murder to and why?

This book is comparable to any other of Katie Reus' romantic suspense stories. There are strong heroes and heroines plus great storylines filled with action.

What about Sophie Eastlake’s performance did you like?

The narration was excellent; the words very clear, well-paced and easy to follow. This is the second time that I have listened to a narration by Sophie Eastlake and I think she’s gotten better, her male voices were better in this one. She brings such energy to the reading, really making the characters come to life.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The banter between the protagonists had me smiling often as did their internal thoughts. There were some amusing situations that made me laugh as well. I was left very satisfied with the book and the performance.